This bill confirms Judy Brinckerhoff as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Nursing to fill a vacant seat for the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 21, 2028. The resolution formally approves her appointment as a registered nurse licensed and practicing in the District, replacing the previous member Meedie Bardonielle. Brinckerhoff, a resident of Ward 3, brings extensive nursing experience including roles as a school nurse, health consultant, and volunteer immunization compliance nurse. The bill requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Ms. Anne Ford to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing for a term ending July 21, 2029. The resolution formally approves her continued service as a licensed practical nurse member of the board, which oversees nursing practice standards and nursing program approvals in the District. The confirmation process follows existing District laws requiring Council approval for board member appointments. This procedural measure does not change nursing regulations or policies but validates Ms. Ford's existing appointment to her current position.
This bill formally confirms the reappointment of Ms. Patricia Howard-Chittams as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Nursing for a term ending July 21, 2029. The resolution, proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, follows the standard confirmation process required by the District's Health Occupations Revision Act. The Council of the District of Columbia is asked to officially approve her continued service on the board, which regulates nursing practice in the District. The bill is a procedural confirmation measure that does not change existing laws or policies but rather completes the administrative process for appointing a qualified nurse practitioner to the regulatory board.
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0556 by the Health Committee
This bill creates a permanent funding source for Washington, D.C.'s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and related behavioral health services by imposing a modest monthly fee on telecommunications services (landlines, wireless, prepaid, VoIP). The fee structure mirrors the existing E911 charge, generating an estimated $12.5 million annually from D.C.'s 16.3 million telecom lines. Revenue will fund three key crisis response components: the 24/7 988 hotline, mobile crisis teams (CRT and ChAMPS), and crisis stabilization facilities. The legislation replaces temporary federal grants with a dedicated "988 Fund" within the Department of Behavioral Health, ensuring sustainable operations and reducing reliance on volatile budget allocations.
This bill changes how the District of Columbia makes payments into three employee benefit funds, moving from annual or quarterly schedules to monthly or per-pay-period contributions. It directly affects the District government's financial management and the administration of retirement and insurance benefits for city employees. The key changes require contributions to health and life insurance funds to be made on a regular pay period basis, defined contribution plans to be funded per pay period, and police, fire, and teacher retirement funds to be deposited on the 15th and last day of each month. These adjustments allow the District to spread payments more evenly throughout the year rather than making larger lump sums at specific times.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Helaina Roisman as a member of the Violence Fatality Review Committee to represent an organization that provides services to secondary victims of homicide or suicide. The resolution formally approves her reappointment for a term ending October 12, 2028, following her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Roisman, a licensed clinical social worker with experience in injury prevention and trauma support, will continue her role in reviewing cases related to violence fatalities in the District of Columbia. The bill requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
This bill creates a new moratorium zone in the Targeted ANC 8A area of Southeast Washington, D.C., which limits the number of off-premises alcohol licenses that can be issued within its boundaries. The zone is defined by specific streets and landmarks, and the law caps the number of Class A licenses at three and Class B licenses at one within that area. The restrictions do not apply to full-service grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, or taverns, which are exempt from the license limits. The Mayor is authorized to issue rules to implement these provisions, subject to a 30-day review period by the Council.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Ajia Minnis to the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology for the remainder of her term, which ends on December 13, 2028. The resolution formally approves her continued service as a specialty cosmetologist member of the board, following a nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The Council of the District of Columbia is required to adopt this confirmation and transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. This procedural measure does not alter board membership requirements or policies but simply completes the appointment process for an existing term.
This bill confirms the reappointment of David Cavalcante, a tattoo artist and Ward 4 resident, to the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology for a term ending December 13, 2029. The resolution formally approves his nomination by the Mayor for continued service on the board, which oversees standards and regulations for barber and cosmetology professionals in the District. The Council is required to transmit a copy of the confirmed resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's Office upon adoption. This procedural measure follows standard confirmation procedures established by the District's confirmation laws.
This bill confirms Anwar Saleem's appointment to the Board of Barber and Cosmetology in the District of Columbia for the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 13, 2027. The resolution formally approves the Mayor's nomination of Saleem, a licensed barber and business owner in Ward 1, to serve as a member of the regulatory board that oversees barber and cosmetology professionals in the District. The confirmation process follows standard procedures under the District's Confirmation Act, requiring the Council to review and ratify the appointment before it takes effect. This action allows Saleem to participate in board decisions regarding industry standards, licensing requirements, and professional regulations for barbers and cosmetologists in Washington, D.C.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Vernon Martin as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology for the remainder of his term, which ends on December 13, 2028. The resolution formally approves Martin's nomination by the Mayor and authorizes the Council to transmit the confirmation to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. The measure does not alter any existing laws or create new policies, but rather follows the standard confirmation process required for appointing members to this regulatory board.
